Columnists

Denise Fort: Babbitt’s plan for the river doesn’t go far enough

These farms often come to mind when we think about agriculture in the West: a cool riparian valley with adjacent…

July 5, 2020

A rallying cry for our health and the community’s health

There is political discord, racial inequity, economic disparity, differences in the care of our environment, and now it seems there…

July 4, 2020

Guest Columns

Michael Fields: State government needs to get out of the way

State Sens. Jack Tate and Chris Hansen, along with Reps. Matt Soper and Dayena Esgar, led an effort to put…

July 4, 2020

What's Up Downtown

Durango’s downtown businesses bump out

Fourth of July will be different this year without parades, street dances and fireworks, but we can still celebrate with…

July 4, 2020

Local First

Keep doing your part to support local businesses

Steve Eliasdu1-i-syn The vast majority of our local business leaders believe in the old saying, “A rising tide lifts all…

July 4, 2020

Creating Community

Racial equity a foundational goal of public health

The recent killings of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and a video clip of a white woman falsely accusing a…

July 3, 2020

Flies & Lies

Be prepared, make a list

Not being prepared as you head out for a day of fly fishing is similar to flying an airplane without…

July 3, 2020

Shelf Life

Libraries working hard to create safe, welcoming places

Viningdu1-i-syn Just as each library in the county serves quite different populations, our respective approaches to reopening are going to…

July 3, 2020

Dear Abby

Man’s wife feels threatened by his ex

She and my son were very young when they dated (high school) and haven’t spoken to each other in years.…

July 3, 2020

Downtown Lowdown

Almadani stretches soul definition

If you regularly read this column or have professional musician pals, you know music scenes are suffering nationwide, careers are…

July 2, 2020

Dear Abby

Neighbor stunned by unseemly request

I felt bad for him, so when he came to the edge of his yard, I asked him from my…

July 2, 2020

Guest Columns

Charles Blow: Return of ‘Law and Order’ for blacks and hippies

This was his response to the Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country. I don’t think it was an action…

July 2, 2020

Strength in Well-being

The reason behind those monthly cravings

For now, we are going to discuss that “once a month” time when many of us experience those intense cravings.…

July 1, 2020

Dear Abby

Husband’s behavior causing gossip

People who know us tell me things that have been going on between a single bartender and him. This bartender…

June 30, 2020

Action Line

Durango’s tree huggers now smell-turriffic

Jarrod Biggs, assistant utilities director with the city of Durango, says tours of the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility should…

June 29, 2020

La Plata Health Watch

Chronic, acute health issues have not disappeared

High blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, vaccine preventable illness, tooth decay, child developmental delay, mental health and substance…

June 28, 2020

The Tourism Effect

What does responsible tourism mean to you?

The destination management and marketing industry is now rightly focused on responsible tourism. Have you ever read this column and…

June 27, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

Social distancing doesn’t work on crowded planes

“The plane was packed, with nearly every row seated,” said Wilkov, a brand marketing consultant who lives in New York.…

June 27, 2020

From the Humane Society

Pet fire safety and awareness: Protect your pets, yourself, home

La Plata County Humane Society Fire season is here and we all dread it. We also all worry about beloved…

June 26, 2020

Dear Abby

Man’s moodiness may signal trouble

During my last visit, he got very upset with my daughter because a piece of chicken fell out of his…

June 26, 2020

Guest Columns

David Brooks: How moderates have failed African Americans

This formula has not worked for many African Americans. Over generations, great gains have been made in improving Black students’…

June 26, 2020

Downtown Lowdown

Summer concerts in your backyard

Durango, of course, is not void of this unwanted guest’s presence, as said presence has doubled-dipped chips into the queso,…

June 25, 2020

Dear Abby

Man’s mental health clouds vision

I have met someone I can see having a future with, but some things concern me. He has been hospitalized…

June 25, 2020

Guest Columns

Ernest House and Tom Stritikus: Caricatures of Natives do not fit with our values

When visitors and students walk through it, they are greeted by images that stand in stark contrast to who we…

June 24, 2020